NECA Calls for Increased State Wages Workers Need Higher Pay to Boost Productivity Raise Minimum Wage Above ₦70,000, NECA The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) has called on state governments to increase civil servants’ pay beyond the current ₦70,000 minimum wage. According to Eko Hot Blog, the association argues that states no longer have an … Read more
President Bola Tinubu’s legislative achievements in 2024 marked a series of significant strides aimed at addressing critical socio-economic gaps in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting Terrorists, Several Feared Dead EKO … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has rejected the justifications offered by some state chapters for not joining the planned nationwide strike, emphasising that workers’ welfare must take precedence. Speaking to Punch, NLC National Treasurer Akeem Ambali confirmed that the union had instructed all affiliate unions to prepare their members for industrial action in states that … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for its civil servants. This announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a private meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of … Read more
Several state governors have indicated their readiness to implement the newly signed ₦70,000 national minimum wage, a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000, which was approved by President Bola Tinubu on July 29, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new minimum wage was introduced after extensive negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, consisting of representatives … Read more
Fulfilling his campaign promises, Abia State Governor Alex Otti has initiated the payment of salary arrears owed to academic workers by previous administrations. According to an official source close to the state Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the affected workers include staff from Abia State University, Abia State Polytechnic, Abia State College of Education … Read more
Organized labor opposes Southern Governors’ Forum proposal to allow states to negotiate minimum wages independently. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the organized labour, including the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress, has rejected the proposal by the Southern Governors’ Forum to decentralize minimum wage negotiations to state governments. The NLC criticized the proposal as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State Government has restated its commitment to promote the welfare of workers and the people of the state. This assurance is in reaction to the press briefing of the labour unions who made demands for the implementation of some outstanding allowances and emolument. The organized Labour Union in … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State, Rotarian Bola Olu-Ojo, has reportedly died. Reports made available to journalists on Thursday morning said the politician passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. “With the total submission to the Almighty, we announce the passing away of our … Read more